English Teacher

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Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton, SO45 5TD

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm

Salary: Up to £45,352.00 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: March 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #team

OFG!

This is not a “stand at the front and deliver” role. As an English Teacher at Dibden Park School, you’ll be working with students who need creativity, patience, and flexibility to thrive. Every day is different — one moment you might be unlocking a student’s confidence through reading or discussion, the next you’ll be adapting learning to meet emotional, behavioural, or communication needs.

You’ll deliver high-quality English teaching while helping students develop independence, resilience, and self-belief. Working as part of a close-knit, multi-professional team, you’ll help create a learning environment where students feel safe, understood, and motivated to succeed.

• Designing and delivering engaging, flexible English lessons for individuals and small groups
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning, behavioural, and emotional needs
• Tracking progress and celebrating achievements, both big and small
• Helping shape learning environments that are structured, stimulating, and supportive
• Working alongside Learning Support Assistants and care staff to ensure learning is consistent and meaningful
• Contributing ideas and energy to the wider life of the school and its ongoing development
• Supporting students to develop self-regulation and confidence, particularly when behaviour is challenging
• Ensuring students are safe and supported during both on-site learning and off-site activities

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Qualified to teach English (QTS or equivalent), with a genuine passion for inspiring and motivating students
• Skilled in planning and delivering engaging lessons
• Confident in monitoring progress and implementing individualised strategies
• Able to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team
• Flexible and proactive, with the ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse student needs
• Full UK Driving Licence

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a tangible difference, work in a supportive and ambitious school, and be rewarded for their impact.

Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, supporting pupils with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviours. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalised support help every pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our broad and purposeful curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

Pupils benefit from staff who understand their individual needs and remove barriers to engagement. Working closely with families, the school fosters strong relationships and a supportive community. Dibden Park empowers every pupil to achieve their full potential and prepare for life beyond school. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives.

As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year…